Keir Starmer’s Leadership in Doubt After Backing Down on Welfare

Keir Starmer has conceded to Labour rebels, backing down on billions of pounds in welfare cuts.

Plus: Four people have been arrested in connection with a pro-Palestinian protest at RAF Brize Norton, and an interview with generative AI’s most prominent sceptic Gary Marcus.

With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Published 27 June 2025

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